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Subtract 16/54 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 16/54

63/50 - 16/54 is 1301/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   63/50 = 63 × 27/50 × 27 = 1701/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1701/1350 - 400/1350 = 1701 - 400/1350 = 1301/1350

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